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216200en-USimtech@cdc.gov (imtech)HealthPublic HealthAfrican American History Month: Environmental Justice and Quality of LifeAfrican American History and Achievements To commemorate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on February 12, 1926. It was later expanded to Black History Month in 1976 as part of the nation&#8217;s bicentennial celebration and has continued [&#8230;]http://blogs.cdc.gov/yourhealthyourenvironment/2015/02/27/african-american-history-month-environmental-justice-and-quality-of-life/
http://blogs.cdc.gov/yourhealthyourenvironment/?p=3000Fri, 27 Feb 2015 14:58:00 ESTToxic SubstancesFind the Latest News on Toxic ExposureHave you read the latest MMWR? Unless you are a scientist or health professional, you probably don’t recognize those initials! MMWR stands for Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, a publication of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is CDC’s primary vehicle for publishing timely and useful public health information. MMWR is unique [&#8230;]http://blogs.cdc.gov/yourhealthyourenvironment/2015/02/23/find-the-latest-news-on-toxic-exposure/
http://blogs.cdc.gov/yourhealthyourenvironment/?p=2987Mon, 23 Feb 2015 15:36:00 ESTToxic SubstancesSearching for E. coliIt is 2006 and a woman lies in a hospital room suffering from severe cramps and vomiting. Her doctor has just told her that she has an Escherichia coli O157:H7 (commonly called E. coli) infection, a bacterial infection that causes serious stomach and intestinal distress and is sometimes fatal, especially in children and the elderly. [&#8230;]http://blogs.cdc.gov/yourhealthyourenvironment/2015/02/20/searching-for-e-coli/
http://blogs.cdc.gov/yourhealthyourenvironment/?p=2979Fri, 20 Feb 2015 13:04:00 ESTNational Center for Environmental HealthPediatric Environmental Health Specialty UnitsHow do you bridge the gap between the growing concern over environmentally related pediatric health problems and the fact that many physicians feel inadequately educated to address such concerns? Between what parents would like to know about environmental effects on their children’s health and the need for a trusted source of objective, science-based information? With [&#8230;]http://blogs.cdc.gov/yourhealthyourenvironment/2015/02/09/pediatric-environmental-health-specialty-units/
http://blogs.cdc.gov/yourhealthyourenvironment/?p=2969Mon, 09 Feb 2015 16:42:00 ESTAgency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning PreventionWhen power outages occur after severe weather (such as ice storms), using alternative sources of power can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to build up in a home and poison the people and animals inside. Learn more about carbon monoxide �http://blogs.cdc.gov/yourhealthyourenvironment/2015/02/05/carbon-monoxide-co-poisoning-prevention/
http://blogs.cdc.gov/yourhealthyourenvironment/?p=2963Thu, 05 Feb 2015 13:00:00 ESTToxic SubstancesHelp Prevent Foodborne Outbreaks with CDC’s Fun E-Learning (And See Our New Promo Video!)The skills needed to participate in an outbreak investigation are different from those needed to inspect restaurants, and the role of environmental health staff is critical. Check out our short video promoting CDC’s fun, free, and interactive training on Environmental Assessment of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks. � � The Training NCEH’s e-Learning on Environmental Assessment of [&#8230;]http://blogs.cdc.gov/yourhealthyourenvironment/2015/02/02/help-prevent-foodborne-outbreaks-with-cdcs-fun-e-learning-and-see-our-new-promo-video/
http://blogs.cdc.gov/yourhealthyourenvironment/?p=2948Mon, 02 Feb 2015 14:17:00 ESTNational Center for Environmental HealthATSDR Investigates Superfund SitesWhether it’s lead, cadmium, or zinc at a mining company in Oklahoma, tetrachloroethylene and trichloroethylene at the Kittatinny Limestone Aquifer in New Jersey, or perchlorates in Tierra Verde Lake in Arizona, ATSDR examines health effects of toxic substances on people who live and work on and around Superfund sites. As Mark Johnson, the regional director [&#8230;]http://blogs.cdc.gov/yourhealthyourenvironment/2015/01/27/atsdr-investigates-superfund-sites/
http://blogs.cdc.gov/yourhealthyourenvironment/?p=2921Tue, 27 Jan 2015 13:04:00 ESTToxic SubstancesMartin Luther King Jr. and Environmental Justice: A Leader Ahead of His TimeEvery year we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his work toward social justice, civil liberties, and equal rights for all. His actions, including civil disobedience and passive resistance, led to widely known legal achievements such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Might [&#8230;]http://blogs.cdc.gov/yourhealthyourenvironment/2015/01/20/martin-luther-king-jr-and-environmental-justice-a-leader-ahead-of-his-time-2/
http://blogs.cdc.gov/yourhealthyourenvironment/?p=2929Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:00:00 ESTNational Center for Environmental HealthTracking Program Maps Radon Exposure in Washington StateAccording to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon causes about 20,000 cases of lung cancer each year, making it the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Radon can seep up from the ground and become trapped in buildings. The EPA recommends taking action to reduce radon in buildings that have a radon [&#8230;]http://blogs.cdc.gov/yourhealthyourenvironment/2015/01/12/tracking-program-maps-radon-exposure-in-washington-state/
http://blogs.cdc.gov/yourhealthyourenvironment/?p=2905Mon, 12 Jan 2015 14:25:00 ESTToxic SubstancesGRASP Supports CDC Ebola ResponseThe 2014 Ebola epidemic is the largest in history— affecting multiple countries in West Africa and leaving death, despair, and devastation in its wake. Scores of professionals from around the world, including CDC staff and volunteers, are working tirelessly to stop the virus in its tracks and save lives. Have you wondered how, in the [&#8230;]http://blogs.cdc.gov/yourhealthyourenvironment/2015/01/06/grasp-supports-cdc-ebola-response/
http://blogs.cdc.gov/yourhealthyourenvironment/?p=2886Tue, 06 Jan 2015 13:32:00 ESTVoices from the Field